Story of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights won against Northwest University 81-69 in Great Falls, Montana. Northern started the game off strong, as they took the lead early in the first quarter. The Skylights kept the momentum and kept a good lead going into halftime (43-27). The Skylights connected on seven threes in the first half shooting 58 percent. Northern kept a good lead going into the fourth quarter. The Eagles never gave up, as they cut the lead to seven with 3:20 on the clock. Northern was able to put some points on the board down the stretch to take the game.
 
Individual Stats:
The Skylights had four athletes in double-digits. The Skylights were led by Jalen Callender, who had 16 points going 6-8 from the field. Ryley Kehr added 13 points and seven rebounds. Taya Trottier and Shyan Krass each added 12 points.

The Eagles were led by Maya DuChesne, who had 18 points going 7-17 from the field. Linnea Schafer added 12 points going 6-6 from the field. Alli Van Kooten led the team in rebounds with 10.

Stats of the Game:
The MSU-Northern Skylights shot a field goal percentage of 50, 41 percent from the arc, and 94 percent from the free throw line.
 
Northwest shot 40 percentage from the field, 16 percent from the 3-point line, and 71 percent from the free throw.
The Skylights so Far:
The Skylights are 1-0 in the overall season.
 
Up Next:
The Skylight will play tomorrow against Corban University at 7 p.m. in Great Falls.